You can use an XP computer system to access the race data.  This is why you are able to install it on an XP system.   Note: Windows NT, 2000, and XP all have the same limitations with the program.

You must also have a network card installed and setup in your system.

To install the IPX/SPX protocol just follow the following instructions.

1. Click "Start"
2. Click "Settings"
3. Click "Control Panel"
4. Double-Click on "Network"

You should now see a list of items, scroll through the list and look for something that has "IPX/SPX" at the beginning of the line.  If you don't see it then continue on.  If you do, then it's already installed and setup.

5. Click "Add.."
6. Select "Protocol" and click "Add.."
7. Under "Manufacturers" find and select "Microsoft"
8. Under "Network Protocols" find and select "IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol"
9. Click "OK"

1. Right click on "My Computer" icon.
2. Select "Properties..."
3. Select "Device Manager" tab.
4. Click on the little plus symbol in front of "Ports (COM & LPT)"
5. You should see your new port.   Double click on the new port.   If you do not know which on is the new port, then consult the technician that installed the port for you.
6. Click the "Resources" tab.
7. Click the "Use automatic settings" to remove the check mark.
8. Find the "Input/Output Range" in the list and double click on it.
9. Use the Up and Down arrows to select a new address.   Try to use one of the previous mentioned.   If you are unable to find one that is unused or are unable to get to one of the address jump to step 11.
10. Click "OK" several times until it asks you to restart or your back to the desktop.  You should now be able to use the pine wood racer.   If you are still having problems then continue onto step 11.   Else you are finished...
11. Click "Cancel"
12. Click "Use automatic settings" to place the check mark back.
13. Take a note of the Input/Output Range on paper.
14. Click "Cancel" several times until you are back to the desktop.
15. Click "Start"
16. Click "Run"
17. Type "c:\pwr\pwr.ini" and press Enter
18. This should bring up a Notepad windows with the PineWood Racer settings in it.
19. Look for a line that reads "PortSearch=3BC 378 278" add to this list the port that you wrote down in step 13.   Example if the port in setup was 1123 - 1223 then you should add 1123 to the PortSearch to come up with a line that reads "PortSearch=3BC 378 278 1123"
20. Click "Save" from the "File" menu.
21. Close out of the notepad program
22. Try and run the PineWood Racer again.   It should now find the interface.  If you still have trouble then you may need to contact a local computer technician and have them look at this documentation.   And you can EMail me for support if you would like.